SEOUL, Oct 28 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- South Korea's broadcasting and telecommunications regulator said Wednesday it will impose a combined 63.7 billion won (US$45 million) worth of fines on Google and Apple for restricting app developers' payment options through their in-app policies, Yonhap News Agency reported.
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South Korea's regulator fined Google and Apple 63.7 billion won for restricting app payment options.
- Google fined 42.9 billion won for violating Telecommunications Business Act.
- Apple fined 20.81 billion won for similar violations.
- Regulator issued corrective orders but no criminal complaints.
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